Savannah Holidays 2022

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Free Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

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Teen Night: Holiday cookie decorating workshop – Thurs. Dec. 14, 4-6PM

Join assistant curator Brittany Richmond at TAD Café for an evening celebrating tasty treats and contemporary art. Explore SCAD MOA’s exhibitions to inspire decorative elements on holiday cookies, blending art and edible expression to tap all the senses.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Affordable Parent & Child Fun + Winter Holiday Camps @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Art and Dance Workshops for Youth and Teens @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Lots of winter youth & teen classes & workshops happening @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Here are some for the youngest set.

Frozen Fantasy Camp, Mon Dec. 18-Wed. Dec. 20, 9-11AM, Ages 4-6. This is a 3-day camp, the fee covers all three days. Deadline to register is 5PM Mon. Dec 18 2023. Sign up here.

Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures, Wed. Dec. 27 and Fri. Dec. 29, 10-10:45AM. Parents + Ages 2-3. Deadline to register is 8AM Tues. Dec. 26 for the Wednesday class, 5PM Wed. Dec. 27 for the Friday class. Sign up here.

Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp, Wed. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec 21, 1-3PM. Ages 7-10. This is a 2-day workshop, the fee covers both days. Deadline to register is 5PM Mon. Dec. 18. Sign up here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Enrichment Saturday with the wolves @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Friday, December 1st, 2023

Make special holiday treats for Oatland’s wolf pack

Join Friends of Oatland on Saturday Dec. 9 2023 9:30-10:30AM before Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open to the public and make special holiday treats for the Oatland wolf pack!

Tickets are limited to 10 people per session• $20.00 per person, for all ages.

All attendees must have a ticket. Purchase tickets online here.

All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.

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Registration open for youth & teen workshops @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Art and Dance Workshops for Youth and Teens @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Get creative this Winter with performing and visual arts workshops for youth and teens at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Choose from a variety of offerings including holiday crafts, jewelry making, and dance adventures.

Visual Arts:

Block Print a Holiday Card for Families – Saturday, Dec 9, 9 – 11am | Parents + ages 13 – 17

Nameplate Necklaces for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 17

Watercolor Holiday Cards for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on November 30!)

Create Your Own Art Gallery for Teens – Tuesday, Dec 19, 3 – 5pm | Ages 13 – 17

Create Your Own Art Gallery for Tweens – Wednesday, Dec 20, 3 – 5pm | Ages 10 – 12

Wirework Ornaments – Wednesday, Dec 20, 10am – 12pm | Parents + ages 13 and up

Teen Workshop: Metal Water Casting for Jewelry – Saturday, Dec 30, 10am – 1pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on January 9!)

Performing Arts:

Frozen Fantasy Camp – Wednesday, Dec 18 – Friday, Dec 20, 9 – 11am | Ages 4 – 6

Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp – Wednesday, Dec 20 and Thursday, Dec 21, 1 – 3pm | Ages 7 – 10

Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures – Wednesday, Dec 27 and Friday, Dec 29, 10 – 10:45pm | Ages 2 – 3

Click here to learn more and register.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Gift cards for Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Gift Cards available for Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center

Give the gift of horse back riding. Or carriage rides. Or group trail rides. Or pony rides.

You can with a gift card to  Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah 

From private trail rides to group riding lessons, Red Gate Farms has it all.

Keep Red Gate gift cards in mind while holiday shopping.

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Christmas Movies & SCAD Bee Sharps Holiday Concert @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Holiday movies @ Lucas Theatre, Savannah

In addition to the free day of holiday movies @ SCAD Trustees Theater in Savannah on Sat. Dec. 16, there are also these beloved Christmas movies @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah @ 7PM.

Die Hard, Sat. Dec. 16, 7PM. Purchase tickets online here.

Christmas Vacation, Tues. Dec. 19, 7PM. Purchase tickets online here.

It’s A Wonderful Life, Wed. Dec. 20, 7PM. Purchase tickets online here.

Featuring drink specials and giveaways. 

Holiday Spectacular with the SCAD Bee Sharps

Thursday, December 14 | 7PM | Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Join the SCAD Bee Sharps, the university’s elite performance ensemble, for an evening of carols and good cheer at the all-new Holiday Spectacular concert. The Bee Sharps will be joined by special guest stars and alumni, including American Idol winner Candice Glover (B.F.A., dramatic writing, 2022), as SCAD celebrates the holiday season. Guests will step into a winter wonderland to enjoy old and new holiday favorites at this festive new tradition directed by Tony Award-nominated producer, actor, and SCAD artistic director of executive ensembles Mike Evariste. 

Tickets for the concert are $15 for students, seniors, and military; and $25 for the general public.

For more information, email scadtheaters@scad.edu.

Purchase tickets online here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Letters from Santa program

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Thank you Coastal Pediatrics for sharing this info….

Did you know your child can receive a letter from the North Pole?

Through the USPS’s Letters From Santa program, a letter written by your child can be mailed to Santa and they will receive a return letter with a real postmark from the North Pole! You can learn more about this program on the USPS website

If you have older kids, consider signing up to “adopt” a child’s letter and send a note or gift to another child through the USPS Operation Santa program here.

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Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler

If you’re looking for a pediatrician, we invite you to see why families love  Coastal Pediatrics.

Learn more here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Tybee Ballet Performance of The Land of the Sweets @ Tybee Post Theater

Monday, November 20th, 2023

Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Tybee Post Theater in December.

This ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. 

Purchase online here or scan the QR codes above.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Polar Express Party @ Special Oatland Island Wildlife Center Toddler Tuesday

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

Polar Express Party 2023 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

The Dec. 19 2023 Polar Express Party @ Oatland Island Wildife Center in Savannah is a special Toddler Tuesday program and the last Toddler Tuesday program of 2023.

It will take place inside Oatland’s conference room and will include a typical Toddler Tuesday program about polar animals; followed by train play (large and small train sets), a holiday craft, hot chocolate and cookie snack, and winter snow play. 

This program is a special fundraiser for Oatland.  Reservation is required due to limited space inside.   Reserve your spots online here.

Oatland’s Polar Express Party runs about 45 minutes and will be offered 3 times on Dec. 19, so all who want to attend have a chance to come.   

After Dec. 19, there will be a short break in Toddler Tuesday programs for the holidays, and will reconvene on Jan. 2, 2024.

​​Please review all Toddler Tuesday information here and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at   (912) 395-1517.

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Acting for the Camera class @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Sunday, November 12th, 2023

Acting for the Camera Class @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Whether you are new to performing or you want to expand your acting skills and explore film, this is the perfect class for you!  

This class @ Savannah Children’s Theatre is designed for teens in 8th-12th grades who are interested in exploring the medium of film.

Students will explore different acting techniques, learn tips and tricks to being onscreen, and discover how to create their own content.

The class will conclude with a red carpet screening of a project conceived and created by the students.

5 classes: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. Dec. 18-Dec. 22 2023.

Register online here.

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SCAD Museum of Art programs for kids, teens including free events, Savannah

Friday, November 10th, 2023

Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA – Wed. Nov. 15, 1-4PM

Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.

This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.

What to expect:

*Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.

*Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.

*Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.

*Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.

All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Sculpture workshop- Thurs. Nov. 30, 4-6PM

Discover the joy of designing with clay as SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) leads you through a study of three-dimensional invention. An expert in sculpting, Larson will guide attendees as they unleash their creative vision for unique jewelry made from modeling clay.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.
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Saturday Morning Storytime – Sat. Dec. 2,  11AM

Treat the little artist in your life to Saturday Morning Story Time at SCAD MOA. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the artworks on view.

Saturday Morning Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up.

For more information, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.
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Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA – Wed. Dec. 6, 1-4PM

Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.

This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.

What to expect:

*Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.

*Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.

*Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.

*Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.

All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

This event is free and open to the public.

Learn more here.

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Teen Night: Ornament Workshop – Thurs. Dec. 7, 4-6PM

A specialist in textile design, SCAD alum Sophie Uribe (B.F.A., fibers, 2021) is ready to get festive with fibers! Allow your imagination to run wild as you craft holiday ornaments inspired by current exhibitions.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.https://www.scadmoa.org/programs/teen-night-ornament-workshop

Learn more here.

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Teen Night: Holiday cookie decorating workshop – Thurs. Dec. 14, 4-6PM

Join assistant curator Brittany Richmond at TAD Café for an evening celebrating tasty treats and contemporary art. Explore SCAD MOA’s exhibitions to inspire decorative elements on holiday cookies, blending art and edible expression to tap all the senses.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.

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Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center: Pony rides, photography sessions, riding lessons, summer camps, pony parties & more

Thursday, November 9th, 2023

Carriage Tours, Pony Rides, Photography Sessions, Riding Lessons & more @ Red Gate Farms

Look how much Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah has to offer.

From private trail rides to group riding lessons, Red Gate Farms has it all. Keep Red Gate in mind next time you are looking for something fun and new to do in the Savannah area.

Learn more here.

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Auditions for Honk! open to ages 7+ of all abilities, experience levels @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

All ages, open auditions for Honk! @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Children ages 7 (2nd graders) and older are invited to auditions for Honk!, a musical retelling of The Ugly Duckling @ Savannah Children’s Theatre, 7PM Mon. Dec. 4. 2023.

All abilities, experience levels welcome.

Learn more & sign up here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Public Ice-Skating @ Savannah Civic Center

Monday, November 6th, 2023

2023 Savannah Public Ice-Skating Schedule

Public skating has returned to the Savannah Civic Center’s MLK Arena – courtesy of Ghost Pirates Ice and the City of Savannah.

Savannah public ice-skating sessions kicked off earlier this month and will continue into December 2023 on weekdays and weekends.

See the 2023 schedule here.

General Admission (12 & older): $12

Youth Admission (12 & younger): $8

Military & First Responders: $10

Ice Walkers: $10

Skate Rental: $2

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(Parent & Child Programs) Art Start @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Art Start storytime, tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah, Thurs. Nov. 16

Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Come play and learn. Theme for Nov. 16 Art Start: Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis. (pictured below)

Nov. 16 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limited, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

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Savannah Holiday Art Camps for Kids @ Scribble Art Studio

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Three Thankful Days @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah will offer three days of art instruction during the first part of Thanksgiving Week 2023 when Savannah-Chatham public schools are closed for fall break.

Participants will learn various art techniques. Materials are provided.

Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study. 

Three Thankful Days, $150

9AM-Noon

12 spaces Nov 20, 21 & 22 2023

Sign up online here.

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Five Golden Days @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah will offer five days of art instruction during school Holiday Break 2023 Dec. 18-22.

Participants will learn various art techniques. Materials are provided.

Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study. 

Five Golden Days, $250

9AM-Noon

12 spaces Dec 18-Dec 22 2023.

Sign up online here.

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Free Family Game Night & Kid Karaoke @ the Magical World of Toys, Savannah

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Free community event @ Savannah’s new toy store

Last Game Day / Kids Karaoke for 2023 is this Sunday Nov. 19, 11AM-2PM @  The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.

This event is shorter than ones in the past so organizers can have time to get ready for everyone who signed up for The Magical World of Toys’ free second detective night.

Toy store owner Dante Pierson plans to host regular community kids’ events at the store.

Learn more here.

See SouthernMamas.com reel spotlighting the toy store’s stage & dress-up gear here.

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TRIBE Savannah presents Zumbini- Music & movement for your baby.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

TRIBE presents Zumbini- Music & movement for your baby.

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst TV, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement for children 0-4, all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for you and your child.

Come check out this ultimate bonding experience for your child 0-4 years old & their caregiver.
There are two opportunities to Demo a Zumbini class with TRIBE Savannah before the next session starting the week of Nov. 8.

TRIBE Savannah makes family wellness more attainable through high quality programs.
Questions? Email tribesavannah@gmail.com or text 786-525-3850

Zumbini Demo Classes
Thurs. Nov. 2, 10AM @ Frank G. Murray Community Center. Sign up here.
Thurs. Nov. 2, 11:15AM @ Frank G. Murray Community Center. Sign up here.
This is the perfect way to try a Zumbini class before committing to the 8 week session.

Already a Zumbini family? Come play with TRIBE Savannah on these dates to keep the fun going!

Learn more about TRIBE Savannah here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Tybee Ballet Performance of The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center & Tybee Post Theater

Friday, October 27th, 2023

FREE Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 17

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater in November and @ Tybee Post Theater in December.

There will be a FREE performance on Fri. Nov. 17 2023 @ 7PM @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater. Seating is limited, but you can reserve your free ticket online here.

In partnership with Savannah Cultural Arts Center through the Spotlight and Weave-A-Dream Programs, this ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Nov. 18 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center @ 3 & 7PM as well as Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. 

Purchase online here or scan the QR codes above.

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Tiny Tot Playdate @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah is a place for parents and toddlers to have fun, stay fit and make new friends.

*9:30-11AM

*ages 5 and younger – must be accompanied by an adult.

*No registration required.

*$10 / child – Cash Only

Upcoming Tiny Tot dates are: Tues. Oct. 31, Sat. Nov. 4 & Tues. Nov. 14. Learn more here.

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(Savannah Holidays 2023) Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Here’s a holiday treat & a chance to take your kids to a festive live theater production during the holidays: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. @ Savannah Children’s Theatre.

Showtimes: Dec. 1, 8, 15 @ 7PM; Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 3PM.

Purchase tickets online here.

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(Savannah artists) Oatland Island Wildlife Center T-Shirt Design Contest

Saturday, October 21st, 2023

Deadline for submissions for Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s T-Shirt Design Contest is Nov. 9

Calling all animal-loving artists: Submissions are open for Oatland Island’s Wildlife Center T-Shirt Design Contest 2023.

Friends of Oatland (FOO) and Oatland Island Wildlife Center are hosting a t-shirt design contest and your design could be chosen for a limited edition Oatland t-shirt available for the 2023 holiday season!⁠

The design should feature the animals, plants, or history of Oatland Island and can utilize as many as 4 colors.⁠

Submissions Open: October 20, 2023⁠
Submissions Deadline: November 9, 2023⁠

Find all details and submit your design online here. ⁠

Questions? Email info@friendsofoatland.org.

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Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding Festival 2023 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah, Nov. 11

Come and celebrate fall and learn about southern heritage during Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s annual Harvest Festival and Sugar Cane Grinding.

This Savannah fall festival will feature Oatland’s 1800’s cabins, old-time demonstrations, games, music, open fire cooking, crafts, and more. Animal education and interaction table will be open from 10-11AM and 2-3PM.

Games, crafts, snack bar, and hay rides will require tickets (available for purchase on site on festival day). Sugar cane syrup will also be available for purchase.

Admissions into Oatland Island for this day only will be as follows
Adults $7.00
Children $5.00

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Savannah Children’s Theatre Winter Youth Classes

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

After-school classes @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Savannah Children’s Theatre will offer an array of kids’ theater classes this winter.

See the theater classes for kids and sign up here.

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Special Cannon Firing + Special Maladies & Medicine program @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Special cannon firing & more this Sat. Oct. 28 @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Experience Maladies & Medicine at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah and learn how civilians and soldiers dealt with illness, injury, and boredom in 1860!

This Saturday, Oct. 28, Coastal Heritage Society costumed interpretive staff will lead programs along with volunteers from Bella Harmony Music and the Southeastern Coalition of Authentic Reenactors featuring medicine, dancing, live music, military drills, and historic weapons demonstrations.

There will be a firing of Old Fort Jackson’s largest cannon, an 1857 9-inch Dahlgren, as part of the fort’s 11am Cannon Firing Program.

This enhanced programming is included with site admission and is FREE for CHS members! Become a member here.

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